Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
Reader Questions:
Generic Code Best for Budin Toe Splint
Published on Sat Apr 24, 2010
Question: Missouri Subscriber Answer: Rather than reaching for a non-specific code, however, that payers may not accept for the item, you may want to consider charging for the item in cash.
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